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AG Re-Issues Consumer Alert-Warns of IRS Email Scams
March 8, 2010 - Attorney General Jim Hood today re-issued a Consumer Alert warning Mississippi taxpayers of an email scam whereby the perpetrator uses the Internal Revenue Service’s ("IRS") name as means to obtain personal and/or financial information. The emails claim to be from the IRS and may come in several versions. The Attorney General and the IRS remind taxpayers that the IRS does not send emails to taxpayers to advise them of refunds or to request financial information.
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Gandy gets permanent place in Miss. Capitol
March 8, 2010 -
A little more than two years after her death, former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Gandy will be afforded an unprecedented honor — her own permanent place in the Mississippi Capitol.
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Toyota to open Prius plant in 2011
March 8, 2010 - A Japanese newspaper reported Sunday that Toyota will be opening its idled Blue Springs plant in 2011.
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Census of Hurricane-Hit Areas on Gulf Coast Begins
March 2, 2010 - Census takers have begun hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires in places in Mississippi and Louisiana hit hard by hurricanes since 2005 in an effort to count everyone on the Gulf Coast for the once-in-a-decade population count.
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'Read Across America Day' observed in Mississippi
March 2, 2010 - Members of America Reads Mississippi will gather across the state today on the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss to promote “Read Across America Day.”
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First Lady Michelle Obama to Jackson
February 25, 2010 - Wednesday, March 3rd: The First Lady will travel to Jackson, Mississippi and be joined by Governor Haley Barbour and Mississippi First Lady Marsha Barbour at a local school to discuss ways to promote healthy schools as part of the recently launched Let's Move!
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Stennis Will Test Cargo Rocket Engines
February 24, 2010 - A contract to test engines for unmanned cargo rockets to the International Space Station may propel Stennis Space Center in a new direction for space exploration.
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Mississippi Awarded $20 Million Federal Grant for Railroad Improvements
February 17, 2010 - Governor Haley Barbour announced today that Mississippi has received a $20 million federal grant that will help fund railroad improvements from the Port of Gulfport to Hattiesburg, a major step for the Mississippi economy.
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Dixie National Ticket Sales Up Despite Snowy Weather
February 14, 2010 - The cold, slush and snow didn't stop thousands from coming out to the Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show on Saturday at the Mississippi Fairgrounds.
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Community Shred Days Help Consumers Fight Identity Theft
February 9, 2010 - Attorney General Jim Hood, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and Better Business Bureau President Bill Moak today announced the final outcome of the fourth annual “Shred Days” event sponsored jointly by the three agencies and a host of private sponsors.
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MDA Welcome Centers Celebrate State's African American Heritage
February 5, 2010 - The musical heritage of Mississippi has been welcoming visitors to the state for decades. Whether through blues, country or rock 'n roll music, Mississippi has provided the soundtrack for the nation and the world. And travelers often visit to learn more about the birthplace of America's music firsthand.
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Heating Fire Safety Tops Winter Storm Preparation List
February 10, 2010 - Nearly half of the 19 fire deaths investigated by the State Fire Marshal’s Office since January 1 have been determined to have been caused by improper or malfunctioning heating sources. Of those 19 deaths, smoke alarms were reported to have been present in only two of the deadly fires.
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MEMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather
February 10, 2010 - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency want residents to prepare for the possibility of significant snow accumulations Thursday night through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for most of the state.
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Fast Lane Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics Today and Friday Statewide
February 11, 2010 - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reminds all Mississippians that special “Fast Lane” 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics are being held today and Friday throughout the state. Call your county health department for specific times and locations.
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Ridgeland Woman Wins Free Tuition for Child
January 27, 2010 - Tawana Tucker of Ridgeland won a free year of senior college tuition for her infant son, Bryson, State Treasurer Tate Reeves announced in presenting a check today for $4,691.Tucker participated in a web site contest that was held during the enrollment period of the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) plan, one of the state’s two college savings programs.”
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Earthquake Awareness Week
January 29, 2010 - The recent tragic earthquake in Haiti is a vivid reminder that parts of Mississippi are at risk of strong earthquakes. This is why Governor Haley Barbour has declared February 1 – 5, Mississippi’s Earthquake Awareness Week.
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Highway Scales Going Underground
January 18, 2010 - Scales on Mississippi highways in seven counties will be replaced this year with underground weight-measuring systems expected to streamline weigh-ins for longer trucks.
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Barbour's State of the State Message will focus on Change, Additional Cuts
January 17, 2010 - Governor Haley Barbour most likely will sound a familiar theme in Monday night's State of the State message to legislators -- it's time for change.
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Mississippi Offers Texting for Mental Health Help
January 17, 2010 - The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has added anonymous texting and e-mail to its mental health and suicide help line.
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Mississippi Responding to Haiti Relief Efforts
January 14, 2010 - Governor Haley Barbour is directing the response of Mississippi state agencies to help people in the beleaguered nation of Haiti, whose country was rocked by a devastating earthquake on January 12.
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Governor Orders State Offices in Jackson to Close for Third Consecutive Day
January 12, 2010 - Governor Haley Barbour has ordered state offices in Jackson to remain closed Wednesday due to the continuing lack of water pressure citywide. The Governor urged agency heads to decide whether key personnel in their agencies should report to work and to notify them accordingly; otherwise, state offices in Jackson will be closed.
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Census Officials Urge Participation
January 12, 2010 - Ten years ago, Mississippi had one of the nation's lowest participation rates in the decennial census count.
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Water Line Breaks Prompt State of Emergency in Jackson
January 11, 2010 - Gov. Haley Barbour today declared a state of emergency in the city of Jackson because numerous water line breaks have shut down water service, forcing closing of schools and businesses.
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MSDH Issues Guidelines for Areas Affected by Boil Water Alerts
January 11, 2010 - The Mississippi State Department of Health has been advised by the City of Jackson that some areas of the city may experience unexpected interruptions in water services. These interruptions may affect both businesses and residences. City authorities are currently issuing boil water alerts to affected customers.
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Capitol Cooperation
January 6, 2010 - Gov. Haley Barbour said there’s a little more bipartisanship at the Capitol this year because lawmakers find themselves dealing with the worst budget situation many have ever seen.
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Nissan, Toyota Paths to Diverge in 2010
January 6, 2010 - For one Mississippi automaker, 2010 will offer significant changes, while another remains on hold.
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Heating Safety Precautions Crucial during Extreme Temperatures
January 5, 2010 - With temperatures across the state expected to reach record lows this week, Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney urges the public to be extremely mindful of the fire risks associated with home heating.
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State Revenue, Education on Constituents' Minds
January 4, 2010 - When lawmakers return to the Capitol this week, they need to find ways to bring more money into the state, some metro-Jackson residents say.
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Attorney General Reminds Parents to Check Toy Recall List During the Holiday Season
December 21, 2009 - The Christmas holiday is a great time for parents to double-check the safety of the toys their children are playing with, reminds Attorney General Jim Hood.
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Insure Your Holidays Against Mishaps
December 17, 2009 - Some of the things we don’t normally think about when planning the holidays include protecting yourself from identity and or credit card theft, updating your home inventory to include expensive Christmas gifts, and making sure your homeowners’ policies cover you in the event a visiting relative or guest is injured or falls ill.
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